| November 28, 2012 | News for women business owners |
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- Small Business Saturday provides a less stressful shopping experience
Small Business Saturday didn't cause the same sort of camp-out-all-night fervor that Black Friday tends to inspire, but that might be a good thing. "One of the things -- in talking to our customers -- that they talked about was just [that] the experience is much more pleasant," said Leslie Bowers, who owns a natural bath boutique in Kentucky. The impact of this year's promotion isn't yet clear, but American Express has reported a jump in transactions at local merchants in previous Small Business Saturday promotions. Bloomberg Businessweek
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- Company offers online tutoring for students
InstaEDU, which has brought in more than $1 million in seed funding, is putting a new twist on education by allowing students to connect with tutors in online sessions. "There's a true shift going on where more and more people are learning online. And that's great for us," said Alison Johnston, one of the founders of the company. Entrepreneur online/The Daily Dose blog
(11/27)
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Enter to win $10,000 for your business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2013 DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam's Club®, honoring standout small businesses and the people who run them. The winner, seven regional finalists and 75 Blue Ribbon winners will be recognized at America's Small Business Summit, April 29 to May 1, in Washington, D.C. Applications are due Jan. 7.
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Did you travel for Thanksgiving?
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- Why business users should consider Windows 8
Many companies might be reluctant to switch to Windows 8, but the new operating system provides some useful features for business users, Kenneth Butler writes. Windows 8 provides stronger malware protection and it also offers a better system for handling wireless connections, he notes. LaptopMag.com
(11/26)
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- The positive power of a few bad reviews
Many small-business owners live in fear of negative online reviews, Lisa Barone writes. The truth is that bad reviews can help SMBs tighten up their operations, and a smattering of negative write-ups can make your other, more-glowing reviews seem more credible. "A few bad reviews won't kill your business," Barone promises. Small Business Trends
(11/27)
- How leaders can overcome their fears
Many bosses have fears that hold them back, writes Mary Jo Asmus. Overcoming them requires having a clear moral compass and using that conviction to work past jitters. "If you are a leader who has a solid value system in place ... fear becomes a non-issue," Asmus writes. Aspire-CS.com
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- What's true and what's not about the Affordable Care Act
Research shows that many small-business owners are uncertain about how the health care law will affect them, writes Maria Valdez Haubrich. Many small employers in a recent survey thought they would be forced to provide health insurance for their employees, but the truth is that companies with fewer than 50 workers are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, many respondents said they were unfamiliar with the concept of health insurance exchanges, which are being set up as part of the law. NetworkSolutions.com
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- Adult acne might be more than skin-deep
Women who have acne and are experiencing irregular menstrual cycles might have an underlying hormonal problem, such as elevated testosterone levels or polycystic ovarian syndrome, dermatologist Dr. Kanade Shinkai says. Antibiotics often do not cure adult acne because they do not target the hormonal cause, Shinkai said. Dermatologists should conduct a thorough medical history of their patients, and women with acne should discuss all symptoms with their dermatologist, Shinkai said. MyHealthNewsDaily.com
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